dlca.vi.gov Apply For Business License Online U.S. Virgin Islands : Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs

Name of the Organization : Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Type of Facility : Apply For Business License Online
Country : United States Virgin Islands

Website : http://dlca.vi.gov/businesslicense/steps.htm
Apply Online : https://secure.dlca.vi.gov/license/Asps/login/login.aspx

Apply For Business License Online :

Steps for Obtaining License :
In addition to a completed Application for U.S. Virgin Islands Business License, the following items will need to be on file at the DLCA’s Licensing Division before a business license may be issued:

Related : Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority New Residential Service Application : www.statusin.org/8188.html

Certificate of Trade Name/ Partnership and Corporation Registration:
Lt. Governor’s Office
Telephone: STT (340) 776-8515 / STX (340) 773-6449
Website: ** https://ltg.gov.vi/

Tax Clearance Letter:
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Telephone: STT (340) 774-5865 / STX (340) 773-1040
Website: https://bir.vi.gov/

All applicants for license renewal must submit a tax clearance letter showing good standing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue. This review will be conducted on applicant’s behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for new business license.

Police Records Check:
Police Department
Telephone: STT (340) 774-2211 / STX (340) 778-2211
Website: http://www.vipd.gov.vi/

All applicants must submit to a Background Check from the Police Department. This review will be conducted on applicant’s behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for new business license or change of principal(s).

Zoning Approval:
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Telephone: STT (340) 774-3320 / STX (340) 773-3450
Website: https://dpnr.vi.gov/

All businesses must submit to a review by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources for zoning compliance. This review will be conducted on applicants behalf by the DLCA Division of Licensing upon submission of application for business license.

Fire Inspection:
Fire Service
Telephone: STT (340) 774-7610 / STX (340) 773-8050

All businesses must submit to a review by the Fire Service for fire code compliance. The Fire service will determine the nature of the review that is required for your business type.

Health Inspection:
Department of Health
Telephone: STT (340) 774-9000 /STX (340) 773-1311
Website: http://www.healthvi.org/

Some businesses will need to submit to a review by the Department of Health depending on type of license requested.(food related business, counseling practices, massage therapists, etc.).

Board Certifications:
Office of Boards and Commissions
Telephone: STT (340) 774-3130 / STX (340) 773-2226
Website: https://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/

The following listed professions must be certified by their respective board to practice in the V.I.:
** Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors;
** Barbers, Beauticians and Manicurists;
** Construction Contractors;
** Electricians;
** Plumbers;
** Public Accountancy;
** Real Estate Appraisers;
** Real Estate Commissioners;
** Social Workers

Note:
To avoid unnecessary delays, please make sure your business is ready for inspection and has complied with all rules and regulations concerning your type of business and/or profession prior to submitting your business license application.

Contact Address :
St Croix
Golden Rock Shopping Center
3000 Estate Golden Rock, Suite 9
St. Croix, VI 00820
Phone Number : (340) 713-DLCA (3522)
Fax Number : (340) 713-6982

General Information :
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is established under Virgin Islands Code Title 3 Chapter 16 (§270 et seq). It establishes, administers, coordinates and supervises the regulation and licensing of private businesses and professions (as provided for in V.I.C. Title 27 Professions and Occupations §301 et seq). DLCA provides and administers consumer services and programs pursuant to the Consumer Protection Law of 1973 as set forth in the Code (V.I.C. Title 12A Consumer Code §101 et seq).

The Department is empowered to issue rules, regulations, and orders necessary to protect the interest of consumers, to hold public hearings on matters affecting consumer interests, to file any necessary legal action to enforce the rules, regulations, and orders of the Department, and to appear for and in representation of consumers before any court, Board or Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands, in any hearing, or matter that affects or may affect the interests of consumers in general, or groups of consumers. Additionally, it may impose administrative fines for violations of the rules, regulations, and orders prescribed by the Department.